persimmon
noun
per·sim·mon
pər-ˈsi-mən 
1
: any of a genus (Diospyros) of trees of the ebony family with hard fine wood, oblong leaves, and small bell-shaped flowers
especially
: an eastern U.S. tree (D. virginiana) or a Japanese tree (D. kaki)
2
: the usually orange several-seeded globular berry of a persimmon that is edible when fully ripe but usually extremely astringent when unripe
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The clean formula utilizes tapioca starch to absorb oil, persimmon extract for a pleasant scent, and tsubaki seed oil for hydration.
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Izzy Baskette, People.com, 22 May 2025
After attending a presentation from the young persimmon advocates, and with just a couple weeks left to file the persimmon bill, Lindauer made the dreams of Jasper fourth graders come true.
—Anna Cecil, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Keep reading for stylish ways to incorporate persimmon into your space this spring.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Tent caterpillars on pecans, persimmons, walnuts and a few other trees will come next, and then lace bugs on elms and oaks.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
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Izzy Baskette, People.com, 22 May 2025
After attending a presentation from the young persimmon advocates, and with just a couple weeks left to file the persimmon bill, Lindauer made the dreams of Jasper fourth graders come true.
—Anna Cecil, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Keep reading for stylish ways to incorporate persimmon into your space this spring.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Tent caterpillars on pecans, persimmons, walnuts and a few other trees will come next, and then lace bugs on elms and oaks.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
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“Persimmon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persimmon. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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persimmon
noun
per·sim·mon
pər-ˈsim-ən
1
: any of a genus of trees with hard fine wood, oblong leaves, and small bell-shaped white flowers
2
: the usually orange fruit of a persimmon that resembles a plum and is edible when fully ripe but usually very bitter when unripe
Medical Definition
persimmon
noun
per·sim·mon
pər-ˈsim-ən
1
: any tree or shrub of the genus Diospyros
especially
: one (D. virginiana) of the eastern United States whose bark has been used as an astringent
2
: the usually orange globular berry of a persimmon that is edible when fully ripe but usually extremely astringent when unripe
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